I don't know much about Lam either, but Shelepen's skating is horrid. Clunky and no style whatsoever...hope anyone but Shelepen wins!

Lam won't keep it together in the FS, I'm guessing. I wouldn't be surprised if she fell OTP. Shelepen will likely win the title with a technically impressive 7-triple performance, clunky and devoid of style though she may be. Shoji has a nice style and usually high PCS, so I bet she medals too. Then I'm hoping Zijun Li can earn bronze, because I'm liking her skating much more than I am liking Baga's this season. Kiri has a good shot at a medal but could also have an epic meltdown a la 09 JGPF and 10 nationals, and plus her La Strada was a snooze in Japan, but maybe she can bring the voids here.

Polina, even with 7 triples, only managed to score in the low 100. Vanessa, with 2 falls in the LP, scored about that much. I think it's between Polina and Vanessa, Kiri, Risa will duke it out for the bronze. Polina, Kiri, and Risa will all advance to the final.

Lam won't keep it together in the FS, I'm guessing. I wouldn't be surprised if she fell OTP. Shelepen will likely win the title with a technically impressive 7-triple performance, clunky and devoid of style though she may be. Shoji has a nice style and usually high PCS, so I bet she medals too. Then I'm hoping Zijun Li can earn bronze, because I'm liking her skating much more than I am liking Baga's this season. Kiri has a good shot at a medal but could also have an epic meltdown a la 09 JGPF and 10 nationals, and plus her La Strada was a snooze in Japan, but maybe she can bring the voids here.

I want Zijun Li to win a silver, so she will qualify to the final. Not likely, but still... I really hope to see her in the final!

Originally Posted by FlattFan

Polina, even with 7 triples, only managed to score in the low 100. Vanessa, with 2 falls in the LP, scored about that much. I think it's between Polina and Vanessa, Kiri, Risa will duke it out for the bronze. Polina, Kiri, and Risa will all advance to the final.

Polina got her scores at the international competition when Lam got hers at some local events where the judges are different. It's too early to tell

Zijun probably had some major problem with her SP. I'm guessing there was a big pop somewhere. The early draw also didn't help her PCS. She managed to score about the same points at her last event and that was with an omitted combo spin + 1 deduction. She has been super consistent the past two years in domestic competitions. I hope nerves are not catching up to her yet..she's way to young for that.

Kiri's PCS are quite astounding. I wonder if she improved a lot over the two weeks? I thought her presentation in her FS in Japan was quite weak.

Good for Vanessa Lam though! She sounds super promising. Can't wait to see her skate.